Childhood favourite, Episode 2.9 Jelly Slice
Every year when I am volunteering at the Royal Melbourne Show, I just have to smile when I see the excited children's faces over the jelly slice on their tray. I too love jelly slice.
My mum wasn't a big fan, so we only ate jelly slice at other kids parties. despite constant nagging, She never surprised us with jelly slice in our lunch box.
My love for the crunch of the base, the creaminess of the middle and the wobble of the jelly hasn't abated.
By just using gluten free tea biscuits, this recipe is easily converted to gluten free, and no-one can tell! So for all those kids out there, here is my version of Jelly Slice and you can watch my YouTube at the end of the post.
Jelly Slice Recipe
Serves: 12-15
Ingredients:
Base:
• 250 g tea biscuits, crushed
• 185 g butter melted
Middle:
• 400 g tin sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tsp gelatin
• Juice 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup boiling water
Top:
• 1 pkt red jelly crystals
• 2 tsp gelatin
• 250 ml boiling water
• 200 ml cold water
Top
Mix gelatin and jelly crystals together. Add to boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add cold water. Stir. Set aside to cool.
Base
Mix crushed biscuits and melted butter until well combined. Press into the base of a 25 cm x 30 cm slice tray that is lined with baking paper. Make sure it is pressed well into the corners. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Middle
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add lemon juice. Combine with condensed milk. Spread over the biscuit base. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Gently ladle jelly over slice. Chill at least 90 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.
My mum wasn't a big fan, so we only ate jelly slice at other kids parties. despite constant nagging, She never surprised us with jelly slice in our lunch box.My love for the crunch of the base, the creaminess of the middle and the wobble of the jelly hasn't abated.
By just using gluten free tea biscuits, this recipe is easily converted to gluten free, and no-one can tell! So for all those kids out there, here is my version of Jelly Slice and you can watch my YouTube at the end of the post.
Jelly Slice Recipe
Serves: 12-15
Ingredients:
Base:
• 250 g tea biscuits, crushed
• 185 g butter melted
Middle:
• 400 g tin sweetened condensed milk
• 2 tsp gelatin
• Juice 2 lemons
• 1/2 cup boiling water
Top:
• 1 pkt red jelly crystals
• 2 tsp gelatin
• 250 ml boiling water
• 200 ml cold water
Top
Mix gelatin and jelly crystals together. Add to boiling water and stir until dissolved. Add cold water. Stir. Set aside to cool.
Base
Mix crushed biscuits and melted butter until well combined. Press into the base of a 25 cm x 30 cm slice tray that is lined with baking paper. Make sure it is pressed well into the corners. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Middle
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add lemon juice. Combine with condensed milk. Spread over the biscuit base. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Gently ladle jelly over slice. Chill at least 90 minutes. Cut into squares to serve.
Hint: to make this a Christmas version, do a second layer of green jelly on the top. From above it still looks red, but when cut it has a stained glass window effect.
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